Mental Health Tribunal WA – Legal & Psychiatrist Members.

The Mental Health Tribunal Western Australia (Tribunal) is an independent statutory tribunal established under the Mental Health Act 2014 (WA). The Tribunal’s primary role is to safeguard the rights of involuntary patients receiving psychiatric treatment without informed consent in Western Australia. The Mental Health Tribunal Western Australia is seeking expressions of interest to fill positions as Legal Members and Psychiatrist Members.

Members of the Tribunal hold statutory office and are appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Minister for Mental Health for terms of up to five years, and on the terms and conditions of appointment determined by the Minister. Members are not employees within the meaning of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 (WA). Members may be appointed on a part-time or sessional basis, depending on the Tribunal’s operational needs at the date of appointment.

Please refer to the advertisement for Sessional/Part-Time Legal and Psychiatrist Member, 5 year term roles at MHT on JobsWA here Legal/Psychiatrist Members. This advert is set to close at 4pm AWST on 07/07/2025.